TheRune Factorygames are standalone and throughout the series, we are introduced to various protagonists, who can contribute significantly to the overall impact of the games. Each of them has a unique personality, but these heroes are determined to do anything for their town.
Most of the protagonists are amnesic, and they struggle to recover their memories and end up making strong bonds with other characters. We often see humorous and emotional moments that further highlight their personalities. This list ranks them based on the impact of the role they played in the series.
8Sonja
A major part of Sonja’s character is shown while she is residing against Aden’s consciousness. Sonja can be a chatterbot and often rebukes Aden at times when he does something inconsiderate, according to her.
you’re able to play her as a protagonist after you complete the main story by playing Aden.
Sonja has girly habits and can be a lot more romantic than Aden. While you play with her, you can get closer to many of the male characters in the game. However, Sonja has a slight nagging personality and tends to nitpick at trivial stuff at times.
7Ares And Alice
While they have lost their memories, Ares and Alice are determined to protect the town, a duty that comes with being a member of SEED. They seem to acknowledge the heavy responsibility that comes with it and verify that no harm comes to any of the villagers.
We see a lot of hilarious moments in Rune Factory 5, simply due to the funny personalities of these protagonists. While the bonds with various other characters in the game were meaningful, Ares and Alice overall felt too generic as characters, and there are no moments in the game that let them stand out significantly.
6Aaron And Aria
The only time we got children protagonists in the Rune Factory series, was in the form of two young siblings, namely Aaron and Aria. While they were abandoned by their father Kyle, they don’t let it get them down and stay cheerful and carefree throughout the game.
Aaron and Aria are kids who do not mind taking on responsibilities and challenges that come their way on the quest to save their father. These kids are brave and do not flinch in front of a fearsome dragon who threatens the safety of their town.
They are the protagonists for the second half of Rune Factory 2, once you complete Kyle’s end of the main story.
5Aden
Aden doesn’t have amnesia for a change, unlike many other Rune Factory protagonists. He is on a quest to help her childhood friend Sonja recover her body from the Masked Man. He is also shown to be quite vocal and is often blunt to Sonja, while she is interacting with him in his consciousness.
He has a friendly bond with his Sonja but tends to be oblivious to the romantic feelings of bachelorettes in the game. Aden is resilient, which is especially highlighted in the final boss battle, and he doesn’t give up until he can no longer fight.
4Raguna
Raguna is the first-ever protagonist of the Rune Factory series, and he left a lasting impact on players for them to remain interested in the franchise. He is resilient and if others around him are faced with danger, he wouldn’t hesitate to use even a farm tool like a Hoe to protect them.
Raguna is also the only Rune Factory protagonist to be featured in a sequel game, which further highlights his significance, as he is also loyal to his friends and goes to Trampoli to look for Mist. Raguna does his best to return the favor to those who helped him overcome his hardships.
3Kyle
Kyle values his duties above everything else, and as soon as his memories return, he doesn’t hesitate to leave his family behind to take care of a threat that endangered the existence of the town he loves. However, he didn’t leave his children hanging and provided them with an Ancient Manuscript that might help them in their journey.
While Kyle’s actions may seem selfish, he cares about his wife and is willing to give her everything she wants. He contributed to building an academy in the village, for the sake of his future child.
2Micah
What makes Micah so unique is that he is a half-monster and can transform into a Wooly monster. He acts as a bridge to resolve the conflict between humans and monsters making them get along with each other eventually. Being a monster himself, Micah accepts others for who they are as we can see him dating those around him who aren’t human.
Micah is also shown to be a loving and loyal husband, as he left no stone unturned when his wife went missing. His Wooly form also makes him a formidable opponent to take down and using his transformation made the gameplay of Rune Factory 3 much more unique.
1Lest And Frey
Lest And Frey have a fun element to their personalities, and throughout Rune Factory 4, we see them bickering with Venti and bonding with her as a friend which gets quite heartwarming as you progress. They are both expressive of their emotions, and we experience a range of them when they interact with other characters.
There are no same-gender marriages in Rune Factory 4, so to marry a particular love interest, you have to choose a specific protagonist.
Lest and Frey are loyal to Venti and would go to great lengths for her sake, as they did their best to restore the Dragon back to her full health. While they show some hesitation in performing some Royal duties at first, they eventually agree to make the town a better place for everyone.
